Public Art

Celebrating Diversity through Public Art - Call for Public Art and Placemaking Projects

The City of Burlington’s public art program invites artists, artist-led teams, community groups and organizations to submit their ideas to create art in public spaces celebrating Burlington’s diverse communities. Proposals may include, but are not limited to, murals, sound and light installations, artist designed seating, children/youth projects, temporary art projects, artist designed crosswalks, etc. Projects that are interactive or participatory in nature are encouraged and the call is open to creative ideas that activate a community space.

This opportunity is open to individual artists working in all mediums (emerging to established), artist teams, artist collectives, ad hoc groups, or arts and culture organizations, as well as partnerships and collaborations between arts and non-arts applicants. Applicants from equity seeking groups are especially encouraged to apply and submit an online application by July 15, 2022.

Burlington Public Art Program

The City of Burlington's Public Art Program enhances the quality of life for residents by bringing the work of recognized artists to the city centre and neighbourhoods throughout Burlington. Established in 2009, Burlington's Public Art Program is a Council approved system of processes that guide how artwork is commissioned, acquired and managed. Learn more about current public art projects and opportunities on the Public Art website.

Art and the City - Burlington's Downtown Public Art Walking Tour

Experience Art and the City, a self-guided downtown public art walking tour. Art and the City is available online and accessible from any mobile device. The free web app offers a new way explore Burlington’s downtown and learn about public art in the process. The web-based map works across all platforms and allows residents and visitors to tour highlights from the public art collection using any internet-enabled smartphone or tablet. Art and the City is also available in PDF format to download, save and print.

Public Art Map

Public art helps to tell the story of our community. Burlington's public art collection is now available online and accessible from your computer, tablet and mobile device. Explore over 110 public artworks throughout the city. View images, locations and artwork information on Burlington's Public Art Map.

Public Art Master Plan

On July 16, 2018, Council approved a Public Art Master Plan Update. Starting in 2019 and running until 2028, this plan provides a framework for the City's public art program by identifying opportunities and priorities for:

public art projects,
program scope,
site selection guidelines,
funding strategy,
governance structure, and
management of the program.

Public Art Policy

As part of the Public Art Master Plan Update, Council approved a revised Public Art Policy. The policy guides the public art program and provides a mechanism for the City to acquire public art for municipally-owned public spaces.

Community Initiated Public Art

The Community Initiated Public Art Policy guides the development and implementation of community-led public art projects. The policy ensures that all community projects align with the Public Art Policy and guides residents in the process and development of public art.

Private Sector Public Art

The Private Sector Public Art Policy guides the integration of public art into privately owned public spaces. The policy provides Council, staff, developers, the arts community, and public with a mechanism through which the City of Burlington encourages the inclusion of public art in all significant private sector development across the City.